RFID Tag Costs: Where Are We in 2026 and Where Are We Heading?

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Passive UHF RFID inlay prices have stabilized between 4 and 8 cents, with high-volume buyers nearing the 2-cent mark due to recent chip die shrinks from major manufacturers. While the industry continues to chase the sub-penny tag, these sustained price drops are critical for expanding RFID adoption into lower-margin FMCG categories and high-velocity supply chains.